Zenith Releases Defy Extreme Chroma: A 1/100th-Sec Range Chronograph
Zenith released two boldly innovative Defy Extreme chronographs. Originally released in 2021, this watch combines high-frequency chronograph technologies with a daring design, providing endless possibilities for innovative exploration and variation.
The Defy Extreme Chroma comes in two versions-black (reference number 97.9113.9004/33.I200) and white-colored (reference number 95.9114.9004/69.I203)-each. Combining titanium as well as ceramic, it features a distinctive color spectrum that produces a subtle rainbow effect.
Its angular 45mm x 15. 4mm situation is crafted from micro-blasted or even brushed titanium, while the dodecagonal bezel, pusher guards, and also crown are made of black micro-blasted titanium or white hard. The skillful combination of components and finishes highlights the actual watch's strong lines.
This particular timepiece houses the unique Este Primero 9004 automatic motion, whose bridges feature a PVD coating that displays a number of colors.
With the openworked black or whitened dial, the movement's operation are revealed, with the hours markers and indices completely echoing the movement's colours, creating a smooth gradient impact. Each movement boasts its very own unique color scheme.
This vibrant colour extends to the tips of the additional dial hands-the chronograph hrs and minutes at nine and 3 o'clock, the particular chronograph power reserve indicator in 12 o'clock, and the little seconds hand at six o'clock.
The situation back continues the vibrant theme, featuring Zenith's signature bank star rotor in a impressive blue on the black edition and a bright green within the white version.
The El Primero 9004 is capable of measuring passed time with an accuracy associated with 1/100th of a second-a task achieved through two self-employed escapement systems, each using its own mainspring barrel along with regulator.
The very first movement vibrates at five Hz (36, 000 heurt per hour) to ensure accurate timekeeping; the second movement works at 50 Hz (360, 000 vibrations per hour) to drive the chronograph functionality.
The central chronograph secs hand completes one trend around the dial every 2nd, with readings accurate in order to one-hundredth of a second.
The Chroma model features a quick-change strap program operated via buttons around the case back and offers 3 strap options: a distinctive rubber strap, a ti bracelet, and a Velcro band.
